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Arkansas Code Title 4. Business and Commercial Law § 4-88-1302. Legislative findings and intent

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The General Assembly finds that:

(1) Pornography is creating a public health crisis and is a corroding influence on minors;

(2) Due to advances in technology, the widespread availability of the internet, and limited age verification requirements, minors are exposed to pornography at too early of an age;

(3) Pornography contributes to the hyper-sexualization of minors; and

(4) Pornography may:

(A) Lead to:

(i) Low self-esteem;

(ii) Body image disorders;

(iii) An increase in problematic sexual activity at younger ages;

(iv) Increased desire among minors to engage in risky sexual behavior; and

(v) Difficulty in forming or maintaining positive, intimate relationships;

(B) Impact brain development and function;

(C) Contribute to emotional and medical illnesses;

(D) Shape deviant sexual arousal; and

(E) Promote problematic or harmful sexual behaviors and addiction.

(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that distribute material harmful to minors.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 4. Business and Commercial Law § 4-88-1302. Legislative findings and intent - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-4-business-and-commercial-law/ar-code-sect-4-88-1302/

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